9/11 forensic expert dies

BRICK — A man who participated in the forensic investigations of the Sept. 11 attacks, American Airlines Flight 587 crash and other accidents has passed away, according to a report on APP.com.

Haskell Askin, 75, of Brick, served as the tour commander for the Office of Chief Medical Examiner of New York City and spent more than 25 years as the chief forensic odontologist for the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's office.